Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure dignity while resident (#3) removed dental appliances (dentures), leaving them on the bedside table in between dining, with white cake-like reside adhered to dentures without an assessable denture cup or oral care. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents who are dependent on dental appliances while maintaining dignity, self-esteem, and self-worth and maintaining proper cleaning between meals and at night. …
F557 citations in Arkansas
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2024
Arkansas cites F557 less often than its own record predicts
0.67 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Arkansas in 2024, this is the portion that was F557.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Arkansas surveyors wrote
F557 findings written in Arkansas, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure all facility maps did not identify a specific set of residents to prevent shame or disparagement of the residents who require assistance with their meals in 1 of 1 facility. This failed practice had the potential to affect 8 residents who required assistance with their meals, according to a list provided by the Administrator on 01/16/2020. The findings are: 1. On 01/14/2020 at 09:37 AM, the facility map identified Feeder Room on 100/200/300 and 400 halls. Photos were taken at that time. 2. On 01/16/2020 at 3:20 p.m., the Administrator was asked about the label Feeder room on the maps. She stated, Oh, I didn't realize it was like that, I'll fix that right now. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Arkansas citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.54% | 2.13× |
| 2024 | 0.18% | 0.67× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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